Procurement Coordinator

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the UAE is seeking a skilled procurement coordinator. The role involves cultivating supplier partnerships, managing procurement schedules, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience in the food and beverage or hospitality sectors.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in procurement
• Experience in F&B or hospitality industry

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Conduct research to evaluate new products and market trends.
• Manage budgets and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Research

Quality Control

Job description

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under it’s umbrella – SALT, Switch, Parker’s, Somewhere and Public.

We are looking for coordinators with experience in procurement, specifically from the F&B or Hospitality industry. Some of the key responsibilities would be as follows;

• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and prices
• Conducting research to identify and evaluate new products, suppliers and market trends
• Collaborating with project teams to understand project specifications and requirements
• Preparing and managing procurement schedules, tracking deliveries and ensuring quality control
• Managing budgets and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Resolving any issues or conflicts related to purchasing and delivery
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to minimize costs and maximize value
• Maintaining accurate records of all procurement activities and transactions

To be considered for this role, you will possess at least 3 years' of experience, ideally within the UAE.